Here are four insights:
1. Dr. Thompson will perform surgery to treat Mr. Thornburg’s thoracic outlet syndrome in his right shoulder.
2. Specializing in thoracic outlet syndrome, Dr. Thompson is a general surgeon at Washington University Physicians in St. Louis.
3. Mr. Thornburg has been dealing with shoulder problems and multiple setbacks since spring training.
4. Red Sox announced Mr. Thornburg, a relief pitcher, will be out for the rest of the 2017 season.
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